Item number: NJE049
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Map
1876
Maker: Walker and Pease.
Antique map from the Atlas of Bergen Co. New Jersey, 1876, by Walker and Pease. Double-sided page with centerfold map of Ridgefield Township, Ridgefield Park; maps of Leonia, Edgecliffe, Fort Lee and Taylorville, Ridgefield Township on reverse side. Good overall antique condition with some smudges and stains. Approximately 16 x 26 inches.
From WIkipedia: Ridgewood Township was established on March 30, 1876, consisting of the easternmost third of what remained of Franklin Township, west of the Saddle River. Ridgewood Township lasted a mere 18 years, before it was subdivided in 1894, at the peak of the "boroughitis" phenomenon that was sweeping through Bergen County at the time. Midland Park was incorporated as a borough on September 6, 1894, and also included portions of Franklin Township. Glen Rock was formed on September 12, 1894, and also included territory that had been part of Saddle River Township. The Village of Ridgewood was incorporated on November 20, 1894, replacing the municipal government of Ridgewood Township. Edgewater was incorporated as a municipality on December 7, 1894, from portions of Ridgefield Township as the Borough of Undercliff and the borough's name was changed to Edgewater on November 8, 1899.
Genuine Antique Map from 1876.
Item Number: NJE049